Crime & Safety

Fallen Utility Pole Closes Route In Westborough; Worker Trapped In Bucket

Westborough: Route 135 is closed in both directions.

WESTBOROUGH, MA — Motorist should avoid Route 135 in Westborough for the time being.

Route 135 (Milk Street) is closed both east and west at Route 9 due to a utility pole that fell across the roadway, according to police.

WCVB-TV is reporting that a worker was pinned in a bucket by live wires, but is safe.

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Photo via Westborough police

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